
Nagaoka MP-500 Moving Permalloy Phono Cartridge
The top of the line Nagaoka MP500 builds on all the strengths of the MP300, and utilizes a line contact stylus for improved tracking, detail and channel separation. This is likely the finest high-output cartridge made today. Made in Japan.
■ MP series's finest model
■ Scraped aluminum frame adopted
■ Output voltage: 3 mV (5 cm / SEC)
■ Frequency response: 20 Hz to 25 KHz
■ Channel separation: 27 dB (1 KHz)
■ Channel balance: 1.0 dB or less
■ Load Resistance: 47 KΩ
■ Load Capacitance: 100 pF
■ Cantilever: boron
■ Needle tip: line contact · diamond
■ Appropriate stylus pressure: 1.3 ~ 1.8 g
Cartridge weight: 8 g